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• Israel ignores U.N. call for immediate cease-fire
The World Health Organization said 21 Palestinian medical workers have been killed and 30 more injured since Israel began its offensive. The Israeli military said in a statement that it cooperates closely with foreign aid groups to help civilians ...
• Turn to generics slows ‘07 health care spending
WASHINGTON - Spending on health care slowed slightly in 2007 as consumers turned more to generic drugs instead of brand-names to fill their medicine cabinets, the government reported Monday. Although the cost of buying drugs, visiting the doctor or ...
• House to vote on Obama-favored health plan
Jan. 6: The 111th Congress was on Capitol Hill today, taking part in a mock swearing-in ceremony, among other things. Roland Burris’ credentials were denied. And Minnesota’s Senate race isn’t officially resolved. What’s going on? Rachel ...
• Holes in health care means teens face future ills
Ever watched a teen skulk in the corner of a toddler-packed pediatrician’s waiting room, obviously wishing to be anywhere else? Adolescents aren’t just big kids, and too many start falling through cracks in the health care system when they pass ...
• Diet pills from Brazil pose big health risks
A new report highlights the potentially serious health risks of using imported Brazilian-made prescription diet pills that combine amphetamines and other prescription medicines, such as anti-anxiety agents and antidepressants. Banned amphetamine ...